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【譯文】 Several companies across various industries in Japan are stepping up efforts to develop cool and dry masks to help people cope with the approaching scorching summer. To prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Japanese public will continue to wear face masks. Both in Japan and other parts of the world, the demand for summer-friendly masks is on the rise. Medical experts warn of the risks, such as breathing difficulties and dehydration, caused by wearing masks during the hot and humid season. Companies from different sectors that have never manufactured masks before are coming up with solutions. Leveraging their expertise, they have rolled out intriguing products including masks made of high-tech cooling materials and those accommodating refrigerants. In late May, Mizuno Corp began selling masks made of soft and stretchable tricot fabric, a material typically used for making swimwear and track and field apparel. 【重點詞彙/句型】